The average bus between Dublin and Belfast takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Dublin to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Dublin and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Belfast at 2:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin station and arriving at Belfast station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Dublin to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.
Dublin to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.
Book your Dublin to Belfast bus tickets online with Dublin Express, Translink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dublin and Belfast is 142.1 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street hourly. Tickets cost £19–130 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
